Head of Technical Recruiting

About the role

Applied Intuition has reached the next level of scale so we are looking to hire a senior recruiting leader to help our engineering recruiting function succeed at this next stage of growth. This position will manage and continue to build out the largest group within our recruiting organization as it matures from startup scrappiness to large systems of scale (immediately manage 30 out of a total team of ~50). This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to take on a senior leadership role at generational growth company that is on a non-linear trajectory over the coming years. If successful in this role you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, and defense for all of humanity.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Partner with business and engineering leaders to develop comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to enable recruiting of top technical talent at scale
• Build and manage high performing recruiting teams capable of delivering consistent results to the business across high volume and specialized technical roles
• Utilize data, judgment, and prior experience to effectively client-manage multiple stakeholders including senior executives
• Anticipate problems with recruiting across the company and partner with senior leadership and executives to come up with solutions
• Work with recruiters and first-line managers to ensure closure of high priority candidates for critical roles (occasionally speaking with candidates yourself)
• Mentor and develop experienced recruiters and first-line managers so that they remain happy and growing
• Support special projects such as M&A and other strategic business outcomes

We’re looking for someone who has:

• 12+ years of technical recruiting experience, with 7+ years of experience managing large recruiting teams (including managing managers) at deeply technical organizations that are known for having a high bar for technical talent
• Exceptional client management skills spanning over multiple stakeholders including executives
• Experience leading teams at high growth companies that scaled quickly at the 1K-5K employees stage of growth

Nice to have:

• Strong sales upbringing early in your career (ideally have had a fast trajectory at a reputable staffing agency)
• Experience working in the autonomous systems, robotics, and automotive industries is a plus
• Experience working at an early stage startup

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

The salary range for this position is $217,000 - $265,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.